ECS - November 2nd

ECS

November 2nd

Let's Classify these words

sales assistant - communication skills - high school - diploma - IT consultant - degree in information technology - ability to work under pressure - Master’s in Engineering - certificate in hotel management - engineer - marketing manager - good team player - good at problem solving 

Multiple Choice

sales assistant

• job

• education

• skill

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communication skills

• job

• education

• skill

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high school diploma

• job

• education

• skill

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IT consultant

• job

• education

• skill

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degree in information technology

• job

• education

• skill

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ability to work under pressure

• job

• education

• skill

Multiple Choice

Master’s in Engineering

• job

• education

• skill

Multiple Choice

certificate in hotel management

• job

• education

• skill

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engineer

• job

• education

• skill

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marketing manager

• job

• education

• skill

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good team player

• job

• education

• skill

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good at problem solving

• job

• education

• skill

An email cover letter: From: Laura Mazzanti

To: David Kelly, HR Manager Subject: Application for sales manager position

Dear Mr Kelly, I am writing in response to the job advertisement on the ABC Jobs website for the position of sales manager.

I have five years of experience in sales. For the last three years, I have worked as a team leader, managing a team of 20 sales assistants in a large store. I have experience in hiring, training and managing staff.

I have good communication skills and I can speak Italian, Spanish and English. I have attached my CV with more information about my background and qualifications. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Best regards, Laura Mazzanti

Tips 

1. Be specific in the subject line and say what job you are applying for.

2. Start your email with Dear Mr/Mrs/Ms + person’s surname.

3. Say where you saw the advertisement.

4. Say which job you’re applying for. You can use the sentence I’m writing in response to the job advertisement for the position of … .

5. Write a short paragraph to say why you’re suitable for the job. Mention your education, qualifications, work experience or skills.

6. Attach a CV (also known as a résumé in the USA) with more information about your qualifications and background.

7. End by saying I look forward to hearing from you soon or I hope to hear from you soon.

8. Sign off with Best regards or Best wishes.

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct answer. 1. Which of these is the best subject line?

• a. Jobs

• b. Application for IT consultant position

• c. IT consultant

• d. Job advertisement

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct answer.

2. Which of these should you NOT use to start a cover letter or email?

• a. Dear Mr Kelly,

• b. Dear HR Talents,

• c. Hi Stephen,

• d. Dear Sir/Madam,

Multiple Choice

3. Which of these phrases can you use to complete this sentence? I’m writing … the job advertisement for the position of IT consultant.

• a. in response to

• b. regarding

• c. with regards to

• d. in response to / regarding / with regards to (all answers are correct)

Multiple Choice

4. In your email, what can you also include?

• a. details of your hobbies

• b. all of your work experience

• c. one or two examples of your relevant skills

• d. the names of all your family members

Multiple Choice

5. What is a CV called in American English?

• a. a résumé

• b. a job application

• c. an advertisement

• d. a position

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6. Before writing your name, how can you sign off your email?

• a. Ciao!

• b. Laters,

• c. Bye,

• d. Best regards